Match report
Bradford Defeats Rotherham 1-0 in EFL Trophy
Rotherham
0–1
FT
Bradford
Feb 4, 2025
Bradford secured a narrow and valuable 1-0 victory over Rotherham in the EFL Trophy, with the match-winning goal coming from a penalty by R. Smallwood in the 58th minute. Despite a flurry of substitutions from both teams, Rotherham struggled to find a breakthrough, leaving Bradford as the sole victors.
Key Facts
- • Bradford's R. Smallwood scored the only goal from the penalty spot in the 58th minute.
- • Substitutions included A. Pattison and C. Oduor coming in for Bradford, and A. Green and J. Powell for Rotherham.
- • N. Byrne received a yellow card for Bradford in the 90th minute.
Lineups
Rotherham
Formation: 4-3-1-2
Starting XI
- 1 C. Dawson (G)
- 2 J. Rafferty (D)
- 5 S. Raggett (D)
- 16 Z. Jules (D)
- 6 R. James (D)
- 22 H. Odoffin (M)
- 24 C. Humphreys (M)
- 7 J. Powell (M)
- 15 L. Sibley (M)
- 11 A. Green (F)
- 10 J. Hugill (F)
Substitutes
- 23 J. Holmes
- 41 J. Ayres
- 20 D. Phillips
- 43 D. Gardner
- 42 R. Wilson
- 35 B. Hatton
Bradford
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 1 S. Walker (G)
- 5 N. Byrne (D)
- 20 P. Huntington (D)
- 30 R. Crichlow-Noble (D)
- 2 B. Halliday (M)
- 16 A. Pattison (M)
- 6 R. Smallwood (M)
- 17 T. Wright (M)
- 12 C. Oduor (F)
- 23 B. Pointon (F)
- 8 C. Kavanagh (F)
Substitutes
- 7 J. Walker
- 10 A. Sarcevic
- 24 J. Shepherd
- 15 A. Baldwin
- 22 C. Johnson
- 27 J. Benn
- 13 C. Doyle
Timeline
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46' Bradford subst · Substitution 1Off: C. Oduor · On: J. Walker -
46' Bradford subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Pattison · On: A. Sarcevic -
58' Bradford Goal · PenaltyR. Smallwood -
62' Rotherham subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Green · On: J. Holmes -
70' Bradford subst · Substitution 3Off: T. Wright · On: Jack Shepherd -
77' Rotherham subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Powell · On: J. Ayres -
86' Bradford subst · Substitution 4Off: Calum Kavanagh · On: A. Baldwin -
90'+1 Bradford Card · Yellow CardN. ByrneArgument
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90' Bradford subst · Substitution 5Off: Bobby Pointon · On: Callum Johnson
Match Stats
| Stat | Rotherham | Bradford |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 16 | 15 |
| Pass Accuracy | 72% | 63% |
| Offsides | 2 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 10 | 10 |
| Corners | 5 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 426 | 341 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 4 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 3 |
| Possession | 57% | 43% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 306 | 216 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 6 |
| Saves | 3 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ R. Smallwood's penalty in the 58th minute shifted momentum in favor of Bradford, giving them a crucial lead.
- ▸ Rotherham made several late substitutions, but could not find an equalizer, with the scoreline remaining 0-1.